South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Maintenance Technician

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Job summary

Responsible for the installation, maintenance, servicing and repairs of all equipment belonging to the Trust.

Responsible for ensuring compliance of safety standards and procedures for in house and contracting staff.

Responsible for the supervision of staff.

Post available

1 x 37.5 hours a week

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide costings for work, implement new work and keep work within the budget and timescale.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients

About us

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

Date posted

01 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9378-QA01210

Job locations

Kendray Hospital

Doncaster Road

Barnsley

S Yorkshire

S70 3RD

Job description

Job responsibilities

The lead specialist in his area of expertise will have an understanding of

Electrical distribution systems

Generator and Battery Systems

Fire Alarm systems

Emergency Lighting Systems

BMS Systems

Ventilation Systems

Heating and Plumbing systems

Electricity at Work Regulations 1989

Confined Spaces Regulations 1997

HTM 06:02 (Electrical Low Voltage Systems)

BS 7671 wiring Regulations

Electrical installation testing and inspection

Approved codes of practice and applicable standards.

2. Service. Test, diagnose, repair and calibrate advanced mechanical and electrical installations, plant and equipment, deal with new situations as they arise and pass on knowledge to others.

3. Problem solve technical issues which arise during the course of your duties.

4. Undertake duties of lower grade staff as appropriate.

5. Supervise facilities support workers and facilities technical support workers as required. Checking and evaluating their work.

6. Assemble install and commission new work.

7. Use all relevant tools and equipment.

8. Liaise with specialist contractors or suppliers regarding the provision of technical advice or the ordering of spare parts.

9. Instruct others on all aspects of your work.

10. Learn new techniques/technologies with training as necessary.

11. To carry out new electrical works as and when required to IEE Regulations 17th Edition.

12. To carry out electrical installation testing in accordance with the IEE Regulations 17th Edition.

13. To methodically log all results and ensure work repair requirements are raised relating to any tolerances out of the manufacturers specification.

14. To ensure all repairs are carried out as a priority.

15. To liaise with contractors whilst carrying out work.

16. Provide costings for new work, obtain authority from budget holder.

17. Implement new work and keep within agreed budget and time allocation.

18. To issue work to contractors.

19. To supervise contractors and ensure work is carried out in accordance with Health & Safety at Work Regulations, Trust Policies and Risk Assessments.

20. The postholder will be required to carry out work in accordance with working at heights and permit to work systems on various functions in various conditions i.e. confined spaces, sewerage, drains, boiler houses, patients equipment, heights and unlocking sluice master. (Protective clothing must be worn at all times).

21. To work from ladders, to erect and work from scaffold (once trained) and safe use of safety harness.

22 The postholder will be required to carry out work on plumbing and drainage systems as required.

23. To ensure all paper work is completed and recorded as required by the Operational Estates Officer.

24. To have an understanding of patients needs, work closely with nursing staff and show empathy when working alongside patients.

25. To carry out new work/maintenance of I.T. and Telecommunications systems.

26. The department operates a crossover of duties and as such the job holder would be expected to carry out other trades work, which is within his skill level. He/she would be expected to gradually increase his knowledge and capabilities in other trades to progressively and successfully take on complex work of a multi trade nature.

For full Job Description please see attachedin Supporting Documents

Job description

Job responsibilities

The lead specialist in his area of expertise will have an understanding of

Electrical distribution systems

Generator and Battery Systems

Fire Alarm systems

Emergency Lighting Systems

BMS Systems

Ventilation Systems

Heating and Plumbing systems

Electricity at Work Regulations 1989

Confined Spaces Regulations 1997

HTM 06:02 (Electrical Low Voltage Systems)

BS 7671 wiring Regulations

Electrical installation testing and inspection

Approved codes of practice and applicable standards.

2. Service. Test, diagnose, repair and calibrate advanced mechanical and electrical installations, plant and equipment, deal with new situations as they arise and pass on knowledge to others.

3. Problem solve technical issues which arise during the course of your duties.

4. Undertake duties of lower grade staff as appropriate.

5. Supervise facilities support workers and facilities technical support workers as required. Checking and evaluating their work.

6. Assemble install and commission new work.

7. Use all relevant tools and equipment.

8. Liaise with specialist contractors or suppliers regarding the provision of technical advice or the ordering of spare parts.

9. Instruct others on all aspects of your work.

10. Learn new techniques/technologies with training as necessary.

11. To carry out new electrical works as and when required to IEE Regulations 17th Edition.

12. To carry out electrical installation testing in accordance with the IEE Regulations 17th Edition.

13. To methodically log all results and ensure work repair requirements are raised relating to any tolerances out of the manufacturers specification.

14. To ensure all repairs are carried out as a priority.

15. To liaise with contractors whilst carrying out work.

16. Provide costings for new work, obtain authority from budget holder.

17. Implement new work and keep within agreed budget and time allocation.

18. To issue work to contractors.

19. To supervise contractors and ensure work is carried out in accordance with Health & Safety at Work Regulations, Trust Policies and Risk Assessments.

21. To work from ladders, to erect and work from scaffold (once trained) and safe use of safety harness.

22 The postholder will be required to carry out work on plumbing and drainage systems as required.

23. To ensure all paper work is completed and recorded as required by the Operational Estates Officer.

24. To have an understanding of patients needs, work closely with nursing staff and show empathy when working alongside patients.

25. To carry out new work/maintenance of I.T. and Telecommunications systems.

For full Job Description please see attachedin Supporting Documents

Person Specification

Training

Essential

HTM 06:02 (Electrical Low Voltage Systems) Competent person
HTMs, CPR, Trend Systems
Risk Assessments
Health & Safety Training

Desirable

First Aider
Staff Appraisal

Qualifications

Essential

Recognised Apprenticeship
NVQ3/ City & Guilds 2382 and 2377-22/32
City & Guilds Level 3
Electrical 17th Edition BS7671
AM2 Electro-technical Occupational Competence.
HNC/BTEC Relevant Trade
City & Guilds BS7671 (Electrical)
Inspection and Testing Level 3 (2391

Desirable

HND/NVQ4

Physical Attributes

Essential

Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).

Special Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Ability to carry out work at other trades.
To provide written reports relating to incidents/maintenance.
Ability to prioritise own workload and supervise oneself

Desirable

Knowledge of NHS/Estates Services.

Experience

Essential

Experience of costing, implementing and running small schemes within Budget.
Substantial experience in hospital environment

Desirable

Knowledge of NHS/Estates Services

Personal Attributes

Essential

Good communicator
Smart appearance
Flexible in working hours/on call
Team player and Self motivated
Willingness to learn
Confidentiality

Person Specification

Training

Essential

HTM 06:02 (Electrical Low Voltage Systems) Competent person
HTMs, CPR, Trend Systems
Risk Assessments
Health & Safety Training

Desirable

First Aider
Staff Appraisal

Qualifications

Essential

Recognised Apprenticeship
NVQ3/ City & Guilds 2382 and 2377-22/32
City & Guilds Level 3
Electrical 17th Edition BS7671
AM2 Electro-technical Occupational Competence.
HNC/BTEC Relevant Trade
City & Guilds BS7671 (Electrical)
Inspection and Testing Level 3 (2391

Desirable

HND/NVQ4

Physical Attributes

Essential

Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).

Special Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Ability to carry out work at other trades.
To provide written reports relating to incidents/maintenance.
Ability to prioritise own workload and supervise oneself

Desirable

Knowledge of NHS/Estates Services.

Experience

Essential

Experience of costing, implementing and running small schemes within Budget.
Substantial experience in hospital environment

Desirable

Knowledge of NHS/Estates Services

Personal Attributes

Essential

Good communicator
Smart appearance
Flexible in working hours/on call
Team player and Self motivated
Willingness to learn
Confidentiality

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Kendray Hospital

Doncaster Road

Barnsley

S Yorkshire

S70 3RD

Employer's website

https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Kendray Hospital

Doncaster Road

Barnsley

S Yorkshire

S70 3RD

Employer's website

https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)